TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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    Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
    This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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    State Street Master Plan Public Comment Closes Tuesday, June 30
    The City’s public comment period for the State Street Master Plan closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Written comments may be emailed to StateStreetMasterPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.   Following the public comment period, staff will be…
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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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Santa Barbara Police Department Issues Body Worn Cameras to Officers
In July of 2021, the Santa Barbara Police Department began testing body worn cameras for sworn personnel. In December 2021, SBPD started outfitting its patrol officers with these cameras. Over the course of nearly two months, all field…
First Responders Investigate Explosion at Local Restaurant
On March 8, 2022, around 7:00 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communication Center received a report from a Harbor Patrol Officer about an unknown type of explosive device that was ignited inside local restaurant located…
Street tree removals on Westside and Eastside coming up
You might notice City street trees being removed in the Westside and Eastside neighborhoods over the next few days. This is happening as part of the Community Paseos Projects, which aim to make it easy for everyone to get across town…
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Community Update Webinar
Police Chief Melekian, the design team and Staff held a webinar on March 7 that lasted about an hour.  Chief Melekian gave some opening remarks, appreciating the public engagement, the process, and all the work that continues to move…
Santa Barbara Police Department 2021 Year in Summary
The Santa Barbara Police Department’s 2021 Annual Summary is designed to provide a snapshot of activity by Santa Barbara Police officers and professional staff. 
Youth Speak Out event returns with focus on youth mental wellness in a post-pandemic world
Youth Speak Out is back! After a break during the pandemic, the Youth Council is happy to announce their first online Youth Speak Out event on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.This year’s Youth Speak Out, a fully-virtual event, is…
The Library Offers Interactive Van Gogh Experiences
The Library is celebrating Vincent Van Gogh’s contributions to the Art World during the month of March. These interactive experiences are inspired by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art exhibition, Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His…
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Construction Notice: Water Main Replacement on Haley Street and Castillo Street
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure along West Haley Street from Castillo Street to De Le Vina Street this week. Expect to also see construction on Castillo Street from West Cota Street to West Haley Street. Work is…
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Mulch Madness -- Mulch Delivery Rebate
Mulch applied to your garden reduces the need for watering, keeps weeds down, and improves soil health. The City will reimburse customers up to $45 per mulch delivery for a maximum of $90 (two dump truck loads) per year of the County's…
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